Special Assistant

The Choice, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Choice, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an immediate Special Assistant to support executive leadership on a federal client project.

The role requires in-person work at Downtown DC, Monday through Friday, with hiring ASAP through the initial assignment anticipated through April 2027. The position focuses on calendar management, briefing and presentation prep, action-item tracking, and delivery of high-quality client deliverables.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of executive support or operations experience.
• Public sector or consulting experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, scheduling, meetings, travel, and administrative processes.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, correspondence, and other materials to support leadership priorities and decision-making.
• Track action items, deliverables, and organizational priorities to ensure timely follow-through.
• Maintain effective systems, documentation, and coordination tools to support efficient operations.
• Draft and distribute updates, briefings, meeting summaries, and other communications.
• Support the development of high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, reports, scorecards, and other communications.
• Conduct research and analysis, synthesize findings, and communicate insights to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to understand needs, incorporate feedback, and deliver polished, detail-oriented work.
• Apply human-centered design, visual communication, and consulting best practices to enhance client experience and engagement outcomes.
• Identify and implement process improvements while providing flexible support in a dynamic environment.
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination across teams, offices, and initiatives to advance organizational goals

Skills

Executive support

Operations coordination

Research and analysis

Client communication

Meeting scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

The Choice is seeking an immediate, direct hire Special Assistant for our client, a DC-based consulting firm. This position will initially be assigned to one of their federal clients, at least through April 2027, to provide executive and operational support to agency leadership. However, it is likely this role will be eventually moved to other advisory projects or clientswith the consulting firm.

• Location: Downtown Washington DC, in person, Monday-Friday
• Timeframe: Hiring ASAP

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in executive support, operations coordination, or the public sector
• Consulting experience is helpful but not required
• Able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Job Duties

• Manage executive calendars, scheduling, meetings, travel, and administrative processes.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, correspondence, and other materials to support leadership priorities and decision-making.
• Track action items, deliverables, and organizational priorities to ensure timely follow-through.
• Maintain effective systems, documentation, and coordination tools to support efficient operations.
• Draft and distribute updates, briefings, meeting summaries, and other communications.
• Support the development of high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, reports, scorecards, and other communications.
• Conduct research and analysis, synthesize findings, and communicate insights to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to understand needs, incorporate feedback, and deliver polished, detail-oriented work.
• Apply human-centered design, visual communication, and consulting best practices to enhance client experience and engagement outcomes.
• Identify and implement process improvements while providing flexible support in a dynamic environment.
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination across teams, offices, and initiatives to advance organizational goals